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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 37.21, 55.55 and 30.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 37.21, 55.55 and 30.46 is: 45.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    37.21 : 55.55 = 30.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    37.21/55.55 = 30.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    37.21x = 55.55 × 30.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    37.21x = 1,692.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,692.05/37.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.47

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